The Polynesian Residences is located at the far western end of the Waikiki Beach resort community at 2131 Kalākaua Avenue (view distance from airport). It’s one of those places you wouldn’t know was there if you hadn’t booked a stay for your upcoming vacation. But despite its subtle entryway and discreet demeanor, the property has […]
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The Backpackers Vacation Inn and Plantation Village is one of the few affordable places to stay on the North Shore of Oahu. It’s also one of the only places to stay unless you know a guy who knows a girl who has a cousin with a room to rent for a week or two. You […]
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Because visitors have grown tired of crowds and resort fees associated with typical hotels and resorts in Waikiki Beach, bed & breakfasts have seen a resurgence in popularity. They are willing to forgo the amenities of gyms, spas, ukulele lessons, and onsite dining to enjoy the serenity that Hawaiian paradise is supposed to offer. It’s […]
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The Manoa Valley Inn is located at 2001 Vancouver Drive near the University of Hawaii which is approximately a 25-30 minute drive from Honolulu International Airport (HNL). It is somewhat like the North Shore’s Ke Iki Beach Bungalows in that it’s a charming gem that is not affiliated with any hotels and resorts. This is […]
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The Beach Waikiki Boutique Hostel is located at 2569 Cartwright Road just off of Kapahulu Avenue in Waikiki Beach, near the Honolulu Zoo, Kapiolani Park, and many other area attractions. Unlike other hostels, “The Beach” offers a more upscale (for a lack of better words) take on the concept. Yet despite being the most distinguished […]
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The DoubleTree Alana (by Hilton) Waikiki Hotel is a nice departure from the highly densified rows of hotels that are jammed into the main Waikiki area. Its location at 1956 Ala Moana Boulevard (view location) places the property (and your party) in a recently revitalized area of the resort community that is close to oceanfront fun […]
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The Waikiki Central Hotel is located at 2431 Prince Edward Street (view here) which is about a 25-35 minute drive depending on the time of your Honolulu International Airport (HNL) arrival. As the name indicates, the budget-conscious hotel is about as centrally located as it gets. What you lose in aesthetics and amenities (for which […]
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If you’re staying at the Holiday Surf Hotel in Waikiki Beach, it’s safe to assume that you place priority on affordability and value. After all, you don’t plan to spend much of your vacation time in the hotel room. Instead, you prefer to explore all that the south shore and rest of the island has […]
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The Wayfinder is a fantastic and relatively new addition to the ever-growing hoard of Waikiki Beach hotels. It is located at 2375 Ala Wai Blvd (view directions from airport) which is very convenient yet removed just enough from the loudness of Kalakaua and Kuhio Avenues to give you much needed peace and quiet. The property […]
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The Equus is a boutique hotel located at 1696 Ala Moana BLVD in Honolulu. It’s practically at the exact halfway point between Waikiki and Ala Moana Shopping Center. This near-fact makes it idyllic for visitors who place equal value on both beach activities and retail therapy. As the identifier “boutique” generally infers, it’s a small […]
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